Lichfield Cathedral
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I enjoy photographing Cathedrals and we're working our way round the country slowly ticking them off our list. This time, the last of the "L's" - Lichfield.
Approached from the front, it's breathtaking. Not a huge Cathedral, but unusual in having three spires, being built mostly of sandstone and the statues of saints, kings, bishops and the rest which cover the frontage being in such excellent condition; beautiful work. Most often you see the spaces where such pieces used to be so we were puzzled at first by the full complement - until we found out the Victorians had replaced the old, the damaged and the missing. Good for them. It's an awesome looking building.
Inside, it's graceful and beautifully finished. Some lovely vaulting and glass. Helpful and knowledgeable volunteers on duty, and as luck would have it, I was able to get on a roof tour, which I'd advise anyone to do. It's £8 for a guided tour and explanation of the roof pace and the building techniques used. Excellent! You do need to be able to climb 90 narrow steps in a spiral and to squeeze through some small and awkward spaces, so the large or infirm needn't apply........ I'm 5'10 and 16.5 stone, which works, but if you're 6'2"ish and 20 stone, take some goose grease with you.
I thoroughly enjoyed this visit. The Cathedral - and indeed Lichfield itself - is beautiful and rather charming.
Approached from the front, it's breathtaking. Not a huge Cathedral, but unusual in having three spires, being built mostly of sandstone and the statues of saints, kings, bishops and the rest which cover the frontage being in such excellent condition; beautiful work. Most often you see the spaces where such pieces used to be so we were puzzled at first by the full complement - until we found out the Victorians had replaced the old, the damaged and the missing. Good for them. It's an awesome looking building.
Inside, it's graceful and beautifully finished. Some lovely vaulting and glass. Helpful and knowledgeable volunteers on duty, and as luck would have it, I was able to get on a roof tour, which I'd advise anyone to do. It's £8 for a guided tour and explanation of the roof pace and the building techniques used. Excellent! You do need to be able to climb 90 narrow steps in a spiral and to squeeze through some small and awkward spaces, so the large or infirm needn't apply........ I'm 5'10 and 16.5 stone, which works, but if you're 6'2"ish and 20 stone, take some goose grease with you.
I thoroughly enjoyed this visit. The Cathedral - and indeed Lichfield itself - is beautiful and rather charming.
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Extra interesting if you can get a guided tour.<br>Good cafe attached.
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What a beautiful cathedral. Lichfield a lovely place to visit.
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Sis and I do enjoy travelling to Lichfield Cathedral, by train, to experience the Choir sung Evensong. Magic sounds reverberating around the Cathedral.
Not many here today but ot means we could sit inches away from the choir. What dedication the choir have as they always seem to be the same faces, even the tiny angelic boys are always there.
Not many here today but ot means we could sit inches away from the choir. What dedication the choir have as they always seem to be the same faces, even the tiny angelic boys are always there.
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Visited this excellent cathedral on many occasions. If you are in the area be sure to call in. Adequate parking nearby and close to restraints, shops etc.
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Amazing building with a pretty surrounding
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Stunning building, must visit if in the area. Was free admission on the day we visited too!
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passing by ,called in to see beautiful setting and lot to see in and out .free to go in but can leave donation and light candle for loved one .well worth it .nice coffee shop and cake .
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Wonderful with nice town centre
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Beautiful
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Beautiful
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Absolutely beautiful cathedral...well worth a visit for anyone...look out for special events around the cathedral..plus the Christmas light show is amazing
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Wonderful spiritual building.
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Beautiful landmark. Well worth the visit, inside and out. The links to the English Civil War are as important now as ever.
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Love it. All locals should become friends. It costs next to nothing and keeps this wonderful building alive for us all. Great exhibitions and activities. Would recommend
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We had friends visiting from Chicago and took them to the Cathedral.
A service was in progress but we were still permitted to take a look around. Such a beautiful place to visit, it never disappoints and is always clean.
The gift shop was open an had several lovely gifts for sale.
A great place to take your family and visiting friends.
A service was in progress but we were still permitted to take a look around. Such a beautiful place to visit, it never disappoints and is always clean.
The gift shop was open an had several lovely gifts for sale.
A great place to take your family and visiting friends.
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Just outstanding
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What a beautiful cathedral. Lovely city too
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Fantastic
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I found the cathedral beautiful and interesting and well worth a visit to see it, interesting and informative and not far to walk so go and have a look
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Evensong is a real must. 5.30pm Mon -Fri
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Great place to visit. Check their service schedule before. You are allowed to visit during service.
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It's rare that I quote Gary Neville, but this cathedral is UNBELIIIEVABLLE
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Very beautiful old church! Love the place 😍
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A very historical building whose site predates the current cathedral finished in the 16th century on which both Norman and Saxon artefacts of buildings have been discovered.
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